Offshore
Heavy Engineering Expertise for Offshore Oil and Gas
Sheffield Forgemasters designs and manufactures complex steel castings and forgings for the offshore oil and gas sector, supplying specialist grades for large-scale projects that rely on high-integrity steel and proven heavy-engineering capability.
Advanced Components Backed by Technical R&D
We supply cast and forged components for offshore platforms and subsea equipment, including large, high-integrity structures produced in specialist grades. Our capability covers complex designs such as cast steel nodes and other components required for challenging offshore environments.
Our offshore work is supported by extensive R&D activity focused on resolving technical challenges and developing improved steel grades. This research activity supports the development of new concepts such as cast steel nodes and improved steel grades, including components produced in sizes beyond the capabilities of many other forges and foundries.
Offshore applications include
- Wye Pieces
- Subsea Processing Systems
- Fixed Platforms – Jackets and Decks
- Floating Offshore Platforms
- Structural Components
- Riser Systems
- Mooring Systems
- Tendon Systems
Our offshore capabilities
Our Offshore capabilities combine specialist-grade steel production with large-scale casting, heavy forging and focused research and development. This integrated approach supports the manufacture of complex, high-strength components for offshore platforms and subsea applications, including large-format designs beyond the capacity of many other forges and foundries.
Large-Scale Structural Castings
We design and supply structural castings for offshore platforms, including cast steel nodes up to 230 tonnes finished weight. These components are used where fatigue performance and structural integrity are critical to fixed and floating offshore structures.
Long-Length Forged Offshore Components
Our offshore work includes long forged riser joints up to 18 metres, alongside tendon porches, riser baskets and forged and cast wye pieces. These components support riser, mooring and tendon systems across offshore platforms.
R&D-Led Offshore Development
Offshore manufacturing is supported by our R&D department, resolving current and future technical and material-selection challenges. This work enables new concepts such as cast steel nodes and improved steel grades for offshore applications.
Integrated Offshore Package Delivery
We provide welding, coating, assembly and full project management for offshore packages. This integrated delivery supports subsea and structural components through a controlled, single manufacturing route.
FAQs
How long has Sheffield Forgemasters supported the offshore sector?
We have a long history in the design and supply of complex forged and cast steel components for the offshore oil and gas industry.
What steel grades do Sheffield Forgemasters supply for offshore applications?
We supply specialist offshore grades including A707 and F22, both widely used for demanding offshore components.
How do Sheffield Forgemasters support technical development in offshore manufacturing?
Our R&D department helps address current technical challenges and develop new concepts such as cast steel nodes and improved steel grades, supporting the evolving needs of offshore projects.
What scale of offshore components can Sheffield Forgemasters produce?
We manufacture offshore components in specialist grades such as A707 and F22, including large cast and forged designs produced in sizes beyond the capabilities of other forges and foundries.
Who should I contact for more information?
For offshore enquiries, please contact Bill Healy, Senior Sales Manager for Offshore.